ICSS 2018
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Item The Effects Imposed on a Child’s Socialization by the Migration of their Mothers(4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Wickramaarachchi, W.; Dr.Amaratunga, G.The traditional Sri Lankan woman had been one who did not go beyond the horizon of the house in the extended family structure. However, with the implementation of the open economic system back in 1977, these women were blessed with the opportunity of stepping into society and work through certain multiple job sectors. One such opportunity they acquired was going abroad to work as housemaids. With the cumulative trend of this by today, there have been much debauched influences as well as commendable results. The mother is considered as the centre figure who plays a major role in the family. Family is the most influential social institution which provides primary socialization to the children. Socialization is the process of acquiring parental accepted norms, which can beneficially help children attain a peace of mind. Since Sri Lanka is a country which highly appreciates the culture and the tradition, it has been the mother who’s responsible in facilitating this basic task of ‘socialization’. This research was conducted on the basis of the problem, “How does mothers’ migrating abroad effect on their child’s socialization?” This main purpose of this study was to elaborate above matter under a sociological view point. Both quantitative and qualitative methods used for the study. Moreover, in relation to the approach of the research, the Survey Method and the Case Study Method were used. Furthermore, the collection of data was performed through series of questionnaires and interviews, selecting a section of hundred families representing all the sixteen divisional secretariats in the Puttalam district. Data analysis was revealed according the basic research methodologies so as to be based on the conclusions. The hypothesis that mother’s flying abroad impacts on the child’s socialization became factual in the research. Accordingly, it was proved itself to influence on the child both confidently and deleteriously. This research made it evident and possible to come into conclusion that mothers migrating abroad have impacts on children in both in terms of positive and negative aspects.Item A Sociological study about the tendency of Divorce in Sri Lanka(4th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018, Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Dr.Amaratunga, G.The main aim of this study was to identify the Divorce tendency of a selected area in Sri Lanka. The legality of such marriages can be obtained through law or by the values of the society in question. In accordance with the modern law, this is commonly conducted by registering this marriage in a place of religious significance to a couple, such as a Hindu temple or a catholic church. Divorce on the other hand, can be defined as a legally acceptable action that can end this kind of formal unions. Today, the act of divorce functions as a serious crisis amongst many countries of the world. However, with regard to the divorce trends in Sri Lanka, it is evident that there’s a substantial improvement in the present. Sri Lanka’s law considers three main factors for a divorce, which is, adultery, the abject abandonment and the incurable impotence. Moreover, in comparison to 42% in the United Kingdom, the divorce rate is reported to be approximately 1.5% of the population in Sri Lanka. Even though it shows a rudimentary tendency towards divorce compared to the developed countries, it is comparatively higher and is growing significantly than before. In an eastward cultural background, the family cooperation in Sri Lanka is of a strong entity. And in the case of marriage in Sri Lanka, the man regarded as the head of the household and there constantly prevails the concept of male-domination in the family. In this context, the research problem was “what are the social impacts caused by divorce in Sri Lanka?”. The hypothesis of this research was the fact that ‘’the divorce imposes both negative and positive impacts on a person”. The research methods used for collection and assimilation of data were observation, Questionnaire, Interviews and Case Studies. This research was through mainly primary data such as surveys and interviews along with secondary data such as raw data collection. Gampaha district in the Western province of Sri Lanka was selectively chosen as the field of research and fifty divorced individuals were examined for this research. Getting married at an immature age and separation within a short span of time was proven to be the main root of divorce in the present Sri Lankan society, even though it is little less when compared to other countries. The research found that divorce can bring negative consequences on the husband, the wife and children whilst at the same time having certain benefits as well. Thus proving that divorce can be defined as something creates social issues while possessing certain benefits